Baník Ostrava vs Plzen – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model favours Plzen (45%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as Baník Ostrava face Plzen.
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Full Analysis
Mestsky stadion v Ostrave-Vitkovicich plays host to Baník Ostrava versus Plzen in Czech Liga, Regular Season - 13. Kick-off: Sunday 1 November 2026 at 14:00 UTC.
Form
Baník Ostrava (all games): 2W 2D 6L across 10 Czech Liga fixtures this term — 0.80 PPG. Last five: L L D L D. They are averaging 0.60 goals per game and conceding 1.80 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes. This season is still relatively young for Baník Ostrava, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Mestsky stadion v Ostrave-Vitkovicich, Baník Ostrava have gone 4W 2D 4L this season (10 games, 1.40 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.80 goals scored and 0.90 conceded per game. 6 clean sheets from 10 home games (60%) — they are an exceptionally hard side to score against at Mestsky stadion v Ostrave-Vitkovicich. At home, both teams have scored in only 10% of games — reinforcing BTTS No as the home-venue-backed angle. Their home PPG of 1.40 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.80 — Baník Ostrava are significantly better at Mestsky stadion v Ostrave-Vitkovicich than their overall form suggests.
Plzen's overall Czech Liga record this term: 4W 4D 2L from 10 games (1.60 PPG). Last five: D L L W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.20 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for Plzen, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Plzen's away record: 4W 4D 2L from 10 road trips in Czech Liga this season (1.60 PPG). Away from home they average 1.60 goals scored and 1.20 conceded per game. 6 away clean sheets from 10 games (60%) — they are as difficult to score against on the road as they are at home. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 30% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
The travelling side arrive in better shape. Plzen are 0.80 PPG clear of Baník Ostrava in recent Czech Liga fixtures (1.60 vs 0.80). Backing the visitors outright or on Draw No Bet are both valid approaches where the price allows.
Both sides have a clean-sheet tendency (using home/away splits) — Baník Ostrava have seen both teams score in just 10% of their matches, Plzen in only 30%. BTTS No has clear statistical support from the form record of both squads.
H2H History
Plzen hold the superior head-to-head record in this fixture, claiming 6 wins from 10 meetings. The hosts have won just 3 times in that span.
The 10 previous meetings have averaged 2.5 goals per game — a neutral rate that provides no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent clash, on 25 Apr 2026, ended 0–1 with Plzen winning.
It is worth noting that Plzen have a superior record in this fixture despite their visitor status — 6 wins from 10 meetings. Home advantage alone is not a sufficient reason to dismiss that track record.
Trading & In-Play
Baník Ostrava — key trading statistics (46 games, 22 at home): they score before half-time in 68% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 73% of the time; BTTS occurs in 23% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 32% of games (home games); they fail to score in 46% of games.
Plzen — key trading statistics (46 games, 22 at away): they score before half-time in 77% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 60% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; they lead at the break 52% of the time; BTTS occurs in 41% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 64% of games (away games).
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Baník Ostrava 33% versus Plzen 50%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Baník Ostrava 41% | Plzen 56%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Baník Ostrava 1.08 xG and Plzen 1.45 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Baník Ostrava attack 0.749 / defence 0.916 | Plzen attack 1.340 / defence 1.076. League average goals — home 1.337 / away 1.183. Baník Ostrava's attack strength of 0.749 is below the league average — the 1.08 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Plzen have an above-average attack strength of 1.340 — the away xG of 1.45 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 41 Baník Ostrava games / 41 Plzen games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Baník Ostrava 27% | Draw 28% | Plzen 45%. Fair-value odds: Baník Ostrava 3.70 | Draw 3.57 | Plzen 2.22. Plzen hold a narrow Poisson edge at 45% — the draw (28%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 46% | BTTS probability 51% | Total xG 2.53. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 46%/54% — the total xG of 2.53 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 51% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Plzen as the most likely outcome at 45% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 28% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Plzen if the outright odds are short.
The Poisson model projects 2.53 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 46% — Poisson-only — limited corroboration confidence.
Poisson assigns a 51% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. This conflicts with form data: Baník Ostrava 10% | Plzen 30% from recent games — a notable divergence.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Baník Ostrava vs Plzen | Competition: Czech Liga, Regular Season - 13 | Venue: Mestsky stadion v Ostrave-Vitkovicich • Kick-off: Sunday 1 Nov 2026, 14:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Baník Ostrava 27% | Draw 28% | Plzen 45% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 46% | BTTS 51% | xG Baník Ostrava 1.08 / Plzen 1.45 • Poisson strength factors: Baník Ostrava attack 0.749 / def 0.916 | Plzen attack 1.340 / def 1.076 | league avg home 1.337 / away 1.183 • Poisson stance: Plzen (45%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.08
Baník Ostrava xG
Expected Goals
1.45
Plzen xG
51%
BTTS
73%
Over 1.5
46%
Over 2.5
25%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Baník Ostrava vs Plzen kick off?
Baník Ostrava vs Plzen is scheduled to kick off at 14:00 on Sunday 1 November 2026 at Mestsky stadion v Ostrave-Vitkovicich.
Where is Baník Ostrava vs Plzen being played?
The match is being played at Mestsky stadion v Ostrave-Vitkovicich.
What competition is Baník Ostrava vs Plzen part of?
Baník Ostrava vs Plzen is a Regular Season - 13 fixture in the Czech Liga (Czech-Republic).
Who is favourite to win Baník Ostrava vs Plzen?
Our statistical model gives Baník Ostrava a 27% chance of winning, Plzen a 45% chance, and a 28% chance of a draw — making Plzen the favourite.
Will both teams score in Baník Ostrava vs Plzen?
Our model estimates a 51% probability that both Baník Ostrava and Plzen will score (BTTS).
Will Baník Ostrava vs Plzen have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 46%.
What is the head-to-head record between Baník Ostrava and Plzen?
Record (10 meetings): Baník Ostrava 3W | Draws 1 | Plzen 6W.
What form are Baník Ostrava and Plzen in?
Baník Ostrava (all comps): 2W-2D-6L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 0.60 / GA 1.80 | L5 L-L-D-L-D. Plzen (all comps): 4W-4D-2L in 10 | 1.60 PPG | GF 2.20 / GA 1.60 | L5 D-L-L-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
The model rates Baník Ostrava's attack at 0.75x the league average against Plzen's defence at 1.08x — combine the two and it projects 1.08 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Plzen's attack (1.34x) against Baník Ostrava's defence (0.92x) — and the away total comes out at 1.45.
These ratings are built from 41/41 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 14.1% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-1 (9.9%), 0-0 (9.6%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 34% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Plzen Win
27%
3.68
28%
3.57
45%
2.23
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.5%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
11.6%
Away win
1 – 2
9.1%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.08
Baník Ostrava xG
Total xG
2.53
1.45
Plzen xG
3.68
27%
Home win
3.57
28%
Draw
2.23
45%
Away win
Goals Markets
72%
Over 1.5
1.39
28%
Under 1.5
3.57
46%
Over 2.5
2.17
54%
Under 2.5
1.85
25%
Over 3.5
4.00
75%
Under 3.5
1.33
11%
Over 4.5
9.09
89%
Under 4.5
1.12
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
51%
BTTS Yes
1.94
49%
BTTS No
2.06
Clean Sheet
23%
4.27
34%
2.94
Win to Nil
6%
15.70
15%
6.56
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 8.0 | 11.6 | 8.4 | 4.1 | 1.5 | 0.4 |
| 1 | 8.6 | 12.5 | 9.1 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 4.6 | 6.7 | 4.9 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Baník Ostrava vs Plzen?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.1%.
How many goals are Baník Ostrava and Plzen expected to score?
The model projects 1.08 expected goals for Baník Ostrava and 1.45 for Plzen, a combined total of 2.53.
How confident is the prediction model for Baník Ostrava vs Plzen?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 45%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Baník Ostrava come into this having played 46 games, going 12W 9D 25L for 0.98 points per game. Their last five reads L-L-D-L-D. The sample for Baník Ostrava is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, Plzen sit at 1.72 PPG from 46 outings (22W 13D 11L), a run that reads D-L-L-W-W across their last five. The sample for Plzen is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Plzen carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.74 PPG clear of Baník Ostrava — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
How They Fare by Venue
Baník Ostrava's home form reads 8W 4D 10L across 22 games on their own ground, a 1.27 PPG return.
Away from home, Plzen have taken 1.64 points per game from 22 outings (10W 6D 6L).
Attack vs Defence
Baník Ostrava are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 1.41 conceded per game recently; Plzen are on 1.80 scored and 1.24 conceded.
Defensively: Plzen in 37% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 46 Results — Czech Liga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Baník Ostrava
Blended
Plzen
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Baník Ostrava and Plzen in coming into this match?
Baník Ostrava have gone 12W 9D 25L in their last 46 games (0.98 PPG), while Plzen have gone 22W 13D 11L in their last 46 (1.72 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Baník Ostrava at home or Plzen away?
Plzen's away record (1.64 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Baník Ostrava at home: 1.27 PPG; Plzen away: 1.64 PPG.
Have Baník Ostrava or Plzen been keeping clean sheets recently?
Baník Ostrava have kept a clean sheet in 30% of their recent games, Plzen in 37%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 10 times that we have on record, stretching back to October 2022 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 3 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Czech Liga. They last met on 25 April 2026, roughly 5 months ago.
Notable Numbers
Plzen go into this on the back of 2 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Baník Ostrava have gone 1W 0D 3L from 4 meetings on their own ground against Plzen — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
3
Baník Ostrava
1
Draws
6
Plzen
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Baník Ostrava and Plzen?
From 10 meetings on record, Baník Ostrava have won 3, Plzen have won 6, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Baník Ostrava and Plzen last play each other?
They last met on 25 April 2026, when Baník Ostrava 0-1 Plzen.
Who has won more matches between Baník Ostrava and Plzen?
Plzen have the better head-to-head record, with 6 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Baník Ostrava are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 68% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 27% of the time.
Plzen are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 77% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 50% of the time.
Full-Time Markets
Neither side has been leaking BTTS chances often — 23% (Baník Ostrava) and 41% (Plzen) both sit on the low side, favouring BTTS No.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 32% (Baník Ostrava) and 64% (Plzen).
On the defensive side: Baník Ostrava keep a clean sheet in 41% of their matches; Plzen in 41%; Baník Ostrava have failed to score in 50% of games; Plzen in 32%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Baník Ostrava home games / Plzen away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Baník Ostrava play Plzen?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 23% of Baník Ostrava's recent matches and 41% of Plzen's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Baník Ostrava vs Plzen usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 32% of Baník Ostrava's recent games and 64% of Plzen's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Baník Ostrava and Plzen tend to score early?
Baník Ostrava have had a goal before half-time in 68% of their recent matches, Plzen in 77% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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